Medusa's Plea (Seeking Follow-ups)

The system's voice rang in Xiao Fan's ears.

[You have mastered the Laws of Space...]

Xiao Fan slowly opened his eyes, a flash of surprise crossing them.

He had not expected that absorbing the energy of the Woeful Poison Body would fail to break through his cultivation realm, but instead lead to an unexpected insight into the deeper Laws of Space.

Space...

He murmured in his heart, concepts of tearing space, spatial locking, and spatial strangulation emerging in his mind.

These were things only high-level Dou Zong or even Dou Zun could comprehend and master.

"Sigh..."

Xiao Fan could not help but lament that his talent was truly peerless; he had mastered these things while only a low-level Dou Zong.

He glanced back at Little Doctor Fairy, who was sleeping soundly after having her energy drained by him.

In the room, she lay quietly on the bed, her face, originally as fair as mutton-fat jade, flushed with a rosy hue that appeared exceptionally gentle under the sunlight.

Xiao Fan's lips curled upward as he casually tore through space, his entire figure instantly vanishing from the room.

Following a ripple in space, Xiao Fan reappeared outside Wutan City.

Standing in an open field outside the city, he felt the breeze brush against his face and frowned as he surveyed his surroundings.

"Tsk..."

Xiao Fan looked at the scene before him with a hint of disdain; the speed of this spatial travel was not even as fast as his Secret of Travel.

However, he was also aware that this technique had unique advantages: high mobility, stealth, and, of course, the ability to show off.

Let's try spatial locking, then.

Xiao Fan thought to himself, then reached out and pressed down into the void.

In an instant, the surrounding space seemed to be pulled and twisted by an invisible force.

The once-normal space appeared to be covered by an invisible membrane, firmly sealing off the area within a certain range.

Under the influence of this power, the surrounding trees were distorted, their leaves rustling as if struggling in agony.

An oppressive atmosphere permeated the air; the insects trapped within the spatial lock buzzed as they flew, yet they were unable to break through the barrier.

"Not bad..."

Immediately after, he attempted spatial strangulation.

With a wave of his hands, the previously locked space was instantly torn apart by a powerful force, and countless spatial rifts spread out in all directions.

These rifts were like sharp blades, shredding everything in their path.

Objects caught in the spatial rifts were instantly ground into fragments, emitting a crackling sound.

The surrounding earth was overturned and stones were pulverized, as if a small earthquake had occurred.

After some experimentation, Xiao Fan felt that this level of spatial law served more as an auxiliary to his current combat power.

Spatial locking could help him deal with troublesome Dou Zun experts, while spatial strangulation could help him clear out small fry safely and efficiently without causing excessive environmental damage.

Otherwise, every time he struck with a palm, the surrounding environment would look as if it had been dug up by an excavator for three days and three nights.

Thinking this, Xiao Fan tore through space once more and returned to the room.

Looking at Little Doctor Fairy's sweet sleeping face, a doting smile appeared on Xiao Fan's lips.

He placed the hand-copied Heaven Swallowing Technique on the bedside table and left the room once again.

Xiao Fan quickly arrived at the Misty Cloud Sect.

At the foot of the Misty Cloud Sect, clouds and mist swirled, and the sunlight spilled onto the ground, forming a patch of silvery-white light and shadow.

The buildings within the sect appeared exceptionally solemn in the night, the surrounding trees swaying gently in the breeze.

Yun Yun stood in the Sect Master's courtyard, the moonlight spilling onto her, outlining her graceful figure.

She wore a plain white dress that fluttered gently with the breeze, her long, raven-black hair cascading down her back like a waterfall, beautiful and moving.

Xiao Fan stepped forward and handed her the Heaven Swallowing Technique.

"This is a technique I created for you, named Heaven Swallowing..."

He briefly explained its effects.

Yun Yun took the technique and began to read.

With her discernment, she could tell that this was a technique of an extremely high grade.

It was far more profound than anything in her Misty Cloud Sect.

Could it be Earth-tier?

Thinking this to herself, she looked up at Xiao Fan again, her eyes filled with emotion.

"Xiao... Xiao Fan, this gift is too precious. I truly don't know how to thank you."

Xiao Fan responded with a smile, "No need for formalities... there's no need for that between us."

After all, the two of them shared a relationship that went beyond mere words.

Yun Yun nodded gently, a glimmer in her eyes as she added, "This cultivation technique means so much to me, yet I feel I have no way to repay you."

Xiao Fan's lips curled upward as he teased, "Then just give me more smiles. Seeing you happy is enough to satisfy me."

Yun Yun's cheeks flushed a light red; she simply pursed her lips and remained silent.

Receiving no response, Xiao Fan put on a straight face and said, "The technique I gave you is incredibly important. Is there really no gesture of appreciation?"

Yun Yun's face turned even redder, her eyes darting about.

Tsk...

Xiao Fan knew it would be difficult to rely on her to take the initiative, so he gently hooked his finger under her smooth chin and kissed her.

The two were immersed in the sweet atmosphere, unwilling to part for a long time.

At night, Xiao Fan walked alone through the sky above the Misty Cloud Sect.

He pressed his palms together, and a grand formation covering the entire Misty Cloud Sect slowly rose.

This formation radiated powerful energy fluctuations, and the surrounding space seemed to be drawn in by its power.

The air around the formation seemed to churn, emitting a whistling sound. Moonlight spilled onto the formation, reflecting dazzling rays of light.

Xiao Fan placed a puppet into the eye of the formation.

This puppet bore the weight of the entire formation's power; unless dozens of ordinary Dou Zong gathered, it would be impossible to break through.

As for Dou Zun experts, Xiao Fan might not have known before, but now that he had mastered the power of space, he knew that even those at the Dou Zun level could be held off for a while.

He believed this formation would provide sufficient protection for the Misty Cloud Sect, ensuring it would no longer be threatened by other factions in the days to come.

After completing all of this, Xiao Fan turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing into the night, leaving the Misty Cloud Sect to sleep peacefully in the silence.

On a dark and windy night, atop the highest peak of Misty Cloud Mountain, a gale howled past, causing the surrounding trees to rustle as if whispering secrets.

Xiao Fan sat quietly on a giant rock, as if he had merged with the night itself.

As for why he hadn't gone to the Sect Master Hall to get close to a certain female sect master...

Well... just a moment ago, he had keenly sensed movement from the snake hidden in his sleeve.

"Come out..."

Xiao Fan spoke.

As his words fell, the snake slowly crawled out from his sleeve.

It twisted its body on the ground, and then, with a flash of strange light, it transformed into a stunning human woman.

The woman possessed a slender and graceful figure, clad in a colorful dress that clung tightly to her, outlining her breathtaking curves to perfection.

She exuded an innate, bewitching aura, as if she could snatch a person's soul away.

Her face was extremely enchanting, her phoenix eyes shimmering with brilliance; every glance and movement radiated endless charm, making it impossible for anyone to look away.

Medusa had awakened just like that. Her alluring eyes were fixed on Xiao Fan, revealing a hint of confusion and complexity. Influenced by the soul of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, she felt an instinctive sense of closeness toward Xiao Fan deep within her heart.

[Closeness +1, Complexity +2]

"Yo, you're awake..."

Xiao Fan broke the silence first, wearing an innocent smile as if he were simply greeting an old friend.

However, Medusa knew deep down that the seemingly gentle youth before her was actually unfathomable, hiding strength that made her shudder. Recalling how she had once dared to oppose him when she was a Dou Zong, she now felt how childish and ridiculous that thought had been.

"Let's make a deal..."

Medusa parted her red lips, her voice soft and tingling, sounding incredibly melodious.

It seemed to carry a magical power that stirred desire, echoing through the silent night sky.

"Oh?"

Xiao Fan's lips curled up as he watched her with a smile, a flicker of interest crossing his eyes.

"Let's hear it..."